Advanced Graduate Certificate in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Plan Description

Individuals who already have a master’s degree in nursing, and meet the admission qualifications will be allowed to take courses as a non-degree student. No degree will be awarded, but a certificate documenting completion of the course work will be provided and transcripts showing completion of the courses will be available. Each individual applicant will be evaluated to determine the courses required in order to complete the specific certificate program. Additional courses beyond the minimum courses needed for the certificate program may be required if the applicant’s earned MS in nursing lack courses required by the UNLV School of Nursing.

This pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) post-master’s certificate program will allow those who already hold a master’s degree in nursing to return to UNLV to obtain specialization as a pediatric nurse practitioner.

Plan Admission Requirements

Application deadlines

Applications available on the UNLV Graduate College website.

1. Completed online Graduate College application.
2. Two copies of official transcripts of all course work taken for both baccalaureate and master’s degrees sent directly from the granting institutions to the School of Nursing (SON) and to the Graduate College.
3. Upload into the online application:
   1. Two letters of recommendation.
   2. 300 word statement of goals and reasons for seeking a PNP post-master’s certificate.
   3. Current resume or vitae.
   4. Current valid Nevada RN license or eligibility to obtain a Nevada RN license.
   5. Health and malpractice insurance, Hepatitis B vaccination, negative drug screen, background check & a current BLS certificate.
4. Students are expected to have basic computer skills, including word processing.

All domestic and international applicants must review and follow the Graduate College Admission and Registration Requirements.

Students are accepted into a degree program as described in the Graduate Catalog. The faculty and corresponding sub-disciplines and sub-plans within the described programs are subject to change at any time.

Plan Requirements

Total Credits Required: 34

Course Requirements 

Required Courses – Credits: 34

NURS 702 - Diagnostic Reasoning and Clinical Decision Making for the PNP  

NURS 703 - Advanced Health Assessment  

NURS 704 - Advanced Pathophysiology and Genetics I  

NURS 714 - Family Theory and Health Promotion  

NURS 730 - Advanced Pharmacology and Genetics II  

NURS 734 - Primary Prevention in Pediatrics: The Well Child & Adolescent  

NURS 744 - Primary Care in Pediatrics: Common Problems  

NURS 752 - Nurse Practitioner Business and Roles  

NURS 764 - Primary Prevention in Pediatrics: Chronic Illness  

Certificate Requirements 

Completion of a minimum of 34 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.00.

Plan Certificate Completion Requirements

• The student must submit all required forms to the Graduate College and then apply for graduation in MyUNLV by the appropriate deadline.
• The student must successfully complete the culminating experience.